Senior Vice President Development - Senior Living

Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF) is searching for a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development. The SVP of Development is a senior executive responsible for leading PMLF’s development advisory and owner’s representation engagements. This role blends institutional‑level development experience with strategic leadership, client advisory, and business development. The ideal candidate is a seasoned capital execution leader with the ability to handle large projects, manage sophisticated stakeholders, solve complex entitlement and construction challenges, and serve as an executive advisor.

• Development Management & Owner’s Representation – Lead execution of large, multi‑phase, ground‑up developments in senior living;
  Direct project performance from entitlement through completion, including design management, schedule control, and budget governance;
  Oversee multidisciplinary teams of developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants;
  Ensure all projects deliver on time, on budget, and aligned with client mission and financial objectives.
• Executive‑Level Client Advisory – Act as a trusted senior advisor to client executive teams, boards, and key stakeholders;
  Guide clients through complex investment and development decisions, including entitlements, financial feasibility, capital structuring, and risk management;
  Deliver high‑quality executive reporting, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations.
• Capital Planning & Investment Strategy – Oversee financial feasibility for new developments, redevelopments, and acquisitions;
  Advise clients on JV structures, public/private partnerships, debt strategy, equity strategy, and lender compliance.
• Strategic Leadership & Practice Growth – Serve as a senior leader within PMLF, contributing to strategic planning, service line expansion, and revenue growth;
  Build and maintain C‑suite relationships with senior living operators, health systems, lenders, and institutional capital partners;
  Lead business development efforts, cultivate new opportunities, and shape go‑to‑market strategies for large‑scale developments.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development – Mentor and develop project managers, analysts, and consultants across the PMLF practice;
  Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and transparent communication;
  Lead knowledge‑sharing initiatives and strengthen internal development processes.

• 12+ years of real estate development, construction, owner’s representation, capital execution, or investment experience.
• Extensive experience in senior living.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, with demonstrated credibility at the board and C‑suite level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, Construction, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel;
  Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects throughout their life cycles simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people to achieve maximum efficiency and consensus.
• Exempt position – may require hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.

Compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA: $ - $.

Eligible staff receive a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance;
Flexible Time Off and various designated holidays; 401(k) plan; business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement; pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff; and a discretionary bonus plan.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace. All staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities respected. The company is committed to a diverse workplace and recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.